Auckland Airport 48 min
Tantalus Estate (2 hr 8)
Upscale, family-owned estate vineyard & winery offering dining, private tours, tastings & an apiary. Rainbow's End (28 min)
Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Te Motu Vineyard (2 hr 9)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Ayrlies Garden (20 min) Hunua Ranges Regional Park (22 min)
Large area of native forest & waterways, including Mangatangi Reservoir & the 30m-tall Hunua Falls. Hunua Falls (22 min)
Scenic 30-m. plunge waterfall with nearby picnic tables & access to walking tracks. Omana Regional Park (11 min)
Hilly park overlooking the gulf, with a beach, campground, farm animals & pa (Maori earthworks). Man O' War Vineyards (2 hr 32)
Intimate beachfront winery featuring a tasting room, casual bites & a dog-friendly lawn/picnic area. Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant (2 hr 9)
Romantic winery restaurant & garden bistro offering high-end, modern cuisine & sweeping views. Auckland Botanic Gardens (23 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. Poderi Crisci (2 hr 20)
Family-owned winery featuring a hillside restaurant with classic Italian fare & sweeping vistas. Howick Historical Village (30 min)
Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Wild on Waiheke (2 hr 7)
Wines & beers tastings in an outdoor beer garden, plus a wide range of leisure activities. Duder Regional Park (2 min)
Waterside park offering swimming beaches, fishing spots, bike trails, farm animals & campgrounds. Waitawa Regional Park (18 min)
Park and camping | 
